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Impact2032

Guiding the Kennebec Valley forward.

While Kennebec County is a great place to live, work and play, not everyone is doing well. Too many of our neighbors cannot afford their basic needs, too many of our youth are falling behind in school, and too many community members are dying early from preventable causes. 

Impact2032 is a driving movement that unites community members with a shared vision of 10-year goals in health, education and financial stability to accelerate change in Kennebec County. It is a deeply coordinated and collaborative effort, led by United Way of Kennebec Valley and driven by  community leaders from the business, nonprofit and government sectors.

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Impact2032 Goals

Health

Children and adults in Kennebec County will have opportunities to engage in healthy behaviors and leverage prevention and wellness services.

Education

Children and families in Kennebec County will have access to quality early learning experiences prior to kindergarten.

Financial Stability

Adults and families in Kennebec County will have employment, income and resources to achieve financial stability.

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Impact2032 is financially backed by the following sponsors.

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

Central Maine Power

NRF Distributors

Summer learning across Kennebec Valley.

Below is a comprehensive resource of summer learning opportunities to combat summer learning loss and keep kids’ brains active and engaged. The list includes a variety of programs and activities available in towns across Kennebec County. Ensure your child makes the most of their summer with fun and educational experiences!

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2024 Summer Learning Opportunities by Town

Camp Invention Connect

  • National Inventors Hall of Fame
  • An opportunity to safely explore hands-on STEM fun at your own pace. This is the perfect program for parents and caregivers who are on the go, working from home, far from a local camp, and kids who thrive in at-home, self-paced settings.
  • Curious kids entering Grade Kindgeraten through 6
  • $270 for a week of action-packed virtual camp sessions and all the materials your child will need
  • Anywhere you are
  • June 24-28, July 8-12, or July 22-26
  • More Information: https://www.invent.org/camp-invention-connect

Stop Summer Slide!

Summer Literacy

  • Maine Department of Education
  • To keep Maine kids learning throughout the summer, the Maine Department of Education has teamed up a number of partners to offer exciting and fun resources to help students retain the literacy skills they gained this past school year, while ramping up their skills for next fall. These resources are free, self-directed opportunities that parents and students can enjoy together.
  • More information: https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/content/ela/initiatives/literacyforme/summer

Summer Reading Club

Farm Camp Junior Chef

  • Hart to Hart Farm
  • Campers experience a true farm to table experience where they learn cooking skills to create and sample dishes using the freshest ingredients grown on our farm.
  • Ages 5-14
  • Costs associated with the program
  • Hart to Hart Farm, 16 Duck Pond Lane, Albion, ME 04910
  • July and August
  • More information: https://hart2hartfarm.org/seasonal-farm-camps/ 

Summer Farm Camps

    • Hart to Hart Farm
    • Each day is filled with inspiring activities and exploration. Many different camps available, each with different themes aimed at different age groups.
    • Ages 5-14
    • Costs associated with each camp
    • Hart to Hart Farm, 16 Duck Pond Lane, Albion, ME 04910
    • Throughout the summer
    • More information: https://hart2hartfarm.org/seasonal-farm-camps/

Augusta Parks and Recreation Camps and Programs

Barks and Books 

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Read books to a gentle therapy dog from Love on a Leash. Pre-registration is required. Call 207-626-2415 or stop in the Children’s Room to reserve a spot.
  • Geared for children under the age of 13
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Every second Friday, 3:15-4:15pm
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=9351

Dungeons and Dragons Kids Summer Camp

Family Story Time

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Caregivers and kids are invited to build early literacy skills through stories, songs, and activities. Join us as we practice group learning and attention skills while having fun together at the library!
  • Suggested for ages 3-5
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Every Wednesday, 10am
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=9351

Farrington Elementary School StoryWalk

  • Literacy for ME and Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec
  • Walkers can read a children’s story as they traverse a trail through the woods between Eastern Avenue and Cony Street in Augusta.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Trails behind Farrington Elementary School, 249 Eastern Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Any time
  • More information: (207) 626-3440 or info@lva-augusta.org

Incredible Infants Story Time

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Caregivers and babies are invited to an interactive session of songs, stories and fun followed by open play. Lay the groundwork for early literacy and connect with other families as we celebrate your Incredible Infant!
  • Ages birth to 18 months
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Every Friday, 10am
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=9351

Learn to Hunt: Whitetail Deer Hunting

LEGO Time 

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Free-form LEGO build for children.
  • Ages 5 and up
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Every Thursday, 3-6pm
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=9351

Little Libraries

  • Literacy for ME
  • Take a book. Leave a book.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Various locations in Augusta, ME 04330
    • See the map for registered Little Free Library locations. 
    • See below for unofficial Little Library locations:
      • Year-round:
        • Augusta Food Bank, 161 Mt. Vernon Avenue
        • Buker Community Center, 22 Armory Street
        • Webster Center, 34 Franklin Street
      • Summer
        • Calumet Park, 182 Northern Avenue
        • Cunningham Park, 15 North Street
        • McCalls Park, 1st Avenue
        • Williams Park, 11 Quimby Street
        • Piggery Concession Stand, Piggery Road
  • Any time
  • More information: https://littlefreelibrary.org/map/ or (207) 626-3440 or info@lva-augusta.org

Social Play Date

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Youth Services will have the story time room doors open and our toddler toys out for two hours of self-led play, coloring, and socializing with any families that would like to gather. 
  • All ages are welcome, though our toys are best suited for infants and toddlers
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Every Monday, 10a-12p
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=9351

Summer Camp

  • Viles Arboretum
  • Summer enrichment camp that is filled with activities that are age appropriate.
  • Young Stewards Program; ages 7-10 and Environmental Leaders Program; Ages 11-14
  • There is a cost with a sliding scale available
  • Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • July-August
  • More information: https://vilesarboretum.coursestorm.com/category/summer-camp

Take and Makes

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Our Teen Take and Makes will be available in June! Sign-up for summer reading while you pick up your crafts! This month’s Teen Take and Make is: Tiny Herb Starter Kit.
  • Ages 13-18
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Any time
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=2360

Teen Book Bags 

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Teen Book Bags are for teens who want book recommendations — with swag! Teens will have these options to choose from: fidgety, self-care, and suprise me, along with their favorite candy. You can request a Teen Book Bag once per month, and must have a teen Lithgow Library card to use this service. To receive your book bag, fill out this form!
  • Ages 13-18
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Any time
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=2360

Teen Movie Night

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Join us in the teen room for a movie and some popcorn.
  • Ages 13-18
  • Free of Charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • June 24, 4:30-7:30pm.
  • More information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=2360

Teen Readers Group

Teen Summer Reading Program

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • This year’s Summer Reading challenge is a Bingo Challenge! 
  • HOW TO PLAY:
    • Visit the Youth Services Desk to sign up for summer reading and pick up your Bingo Board.
    • Complete a challenge in any square.
    • Once you have completed five in a row across, up & down, or diagonal, you have achieved Bingo! (Remember to show us your completed bingo rows!)
  • HOW TO WIN:
    • After achieving Bingo, visit the Children’s Room for your choice of a prize.
    • You may get Bingo up to three times for a total of three prizes won.
    • If you complete the entire board, you can win a fourth and final prize! (And let’s be honest, the bragging rights that come with it.)
  • Check our Instagram or Facebook for throughout the summer updates on new programming for Summer Reading!
  • Ages 13-18
  • Free of charge
  • June 17-August 16
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=12158

Thoughtful Thursdays

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • We share stories, songs, and fun for children with their parents or caregivers. Thoughtful Thursdays are all about exploring topics like identifying & managing feelings, learning techniques to focus & calm down, expressing gratitude, and more. Calming activities include yoga, mindful breathing, and arts & crafts.
  • Ages 3-7
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Every Thursday, 10am
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=9351

Toddler Time  

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • Our lap sit program helps your child (ages 1-3) develop language and literacy skills by singing songs, sharing books, and learning nursery rhymes, while interacting with other children and caregivers.
  • Ages 1-3
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Every Tuesday, 10am
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=9351

Tween Scene 

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • A different themed activity each month for tweens. Themes vary from book based programs, to educational topics, to just plain fun! Call 207-626-2415 or stop in the Children’s Room to reserve a spot.
  • Ages 8-12
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Third Wednesday of every month, 6pm
  • More Information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=9351

Unique Events for Teens

  • Lithgow Public Library
  • These events change every month, and will likely only be brought back upon request. Next up: Maker Station—we’ll be offering free reign of the teen room crafting cart! There are no limits, and no expectations. What will you make?
  • Ages 13-18
  • Free of charge
  • Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
  • Every Tuesday, 1-3:30pm
  • More information: https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/?page_id=2360

Camp Chelsea

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley
  • The 21st Century Community Learning Center, known as CLC, is funded by the Maine Department of Education to provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for Teen Center members at the Sandra M. Prescott Clubhouse, Riverview Students Grades 3-5, Chelsea/Whitefield students grades 3-8 and Windsor/Palermo students grade 3-8 for the upcoming 23-24 school year. Members at all sites are tutored in small groups by teachers, Ed techs and high school students that are in the top 10 percent of their class.
  • Students attending both Chelsea & Whitefield Elementary schools in Grades 3 through 8
  • Contact for pricing
  • Chelsea Elementary School, 566 Togus Road, Chelsea, ME 04330
  • Monday-Thursday, 8am-12pm
  • More information: https://www.bgckv.org/21stcenturycommunitylearningcenter.html / Holly Jordan (207) 582-8458

Mr. Drew and His Animals Too

Bicycle Safety Rodeo

  • Bicycle Coalition of Maine
  • Designed to teach and encourage kids to ride bikes safely, the rodeo will include a helmet check, a bike mechanical check, and the chance to ride in a closed traffic skills course that teaches the rules of the road – the course is mapped out in chalk right on the bricks at the park! The Association will have free bike helmets for those who need one!
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Old Mill Park, 1211 Main Street, Clinton, ME 04927
  • June 8, 10am-12pm (rain date, June 9)
  • More information: https://www.bikemaine.org/event/clinton-bike-rodeo-2/ 

Preschool Story Time

  • Brown Memorial Library
  • Stories, crafts and music!
  • Ages 2-5
  • Free of charge
  • Brown Memorial Library, 53 Railroad Street, Clinton, ME 04927
  • Every Wednesday, 10:30am
  • More information: https://www.clinton-me.us/library 

Summer Reading Program

  • Brown Memorial Library
  • Can you complete the reading challenge?
  • Ages 4-12
  • Free of charge
  • Brown Memorial Library, 53 Railroad Street, Clinton, ME 04927
  • Throughout the summer
  • More information: https://www.clinton-me.us/library

Boothbay Railway Village Museum – Free Passes

  • Underwood Memorial Library
  • Starting on Father’s Day June 16th, the Library will have free passes to the Railway Village Museum. This pass will cover two adults and all children in the vehicle. You will need to contact the Library with the specific date that you would like to visit the Museum and number of adults and children. You will then pick up the pass from the Library and take it with you to present at your visit.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main Street, Fayette, ME 04349
  • Any time
  • More information: https://sites.google.com/view/underwoodmemoriallibrary/library-programs-events

Coastal Maine Botanical Garden – Free Passes

  • Underwood Memorial Library
  • The Library now has free passes to the Botanical Gardens in Boothbay.  The passes will cover up to two adults and all children in the vehicle (under 18). You will need to contact the Library with the specific date that you would like to visit the gardens and the number of adults and children. You will then pick up the passes from the Library and take them with you to present at your visit.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main Street, Fayette, ME 04349
  • Any time
  • More information: https://sites.google.com/view/underwoodmemoriallibrary/library-programs-events

Family Game Nights

  • Starling Hall
  • A place to gather and have a bit of fun with friends and family! Bring your favorite game to play and a snack to share.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Starling Hall, 2769 Main Street in Fayette, ME 04349
  • Every first Friday, 6pm
  • More information: https://starlinghall.org/event/family-game-nights-at-the-hall/

Kids Night Out

Summer Story Hour

  • Underwood Memorial Library
  • Join us during the  summer for a children’s evening story time.  We will have storytime for a six week session.  Each week will have a story and craft/activity to go with it. Snack will be provided.  
    • July 7th – Meet Maine author Sarah Frautten and hear her story, Good Morning, Maine!
    • July 17th – Join us for fun and games!  Hear a story about the Olympics and then participate in our version of the Olympic Games.
    • July 24th – Local resident and artist Elaine Graf will be joining us with an art project for all to do.
    • July 31st – Hear a story about survival and learn survival skills from local resident Andrew Sturtevant.
    • August 7th – Learn all about the importance and challenges of bees with local resident Lana Sturtevant.
    • August 14th – Meet first time author Kalee Gwarjanski as she reads her book, Miss MacDonald Had a Farm.
  • Kids of all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main Street, Fayette, ME 04349
  • July 7-August 14
  • More information: https://sites.google.com/view/underwoodmemoriallibrary/library-programs-events

Craft Bags for Kids!

  • Gardiner Public Library
  • Each month, we have 70 craft bags available for children and their families. Every bag is carefully filled by the staff, to be enjoyed by families with pre-teens. Unleash the creativity! 
  • Geared toward your “littles” – toddlers thru prekindergarten
  • Free of charge
  • Children’s Room, Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water Street, Gardiner, ME 04345
  • Every Tuesday, 10am
  • More Information: https://gardinerpubliclibrary.org/events/
  • Contact Children’s Librarian Ginni Nichols – gnichols@gardinermaine.com or call (207) 582-3312 to inquire about availability.

Gardiner Regional Middle School StoryWalk

  • Gardiner Public Library
  • Walkers can read a children’s story as they traverse a trail through the woods between Eastern Avenue and Cony Street in Augusta.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Trails behind Gardiner Regional Middle School, 161 Cobbossee Avenue, Gardiner, ME 04345
  • Any time
  • More Information: https://gardinerpubliclibrary.org/about-us/storywalks/

Read with Sparrow!

  • Gardiner Public Library
  • Sign up for 15 minutes to read with a certified therapy greyhound. 
  • Open to kids of all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Children’s Room, Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water Street, Gardiner, ME 04345
  • Every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30pm
  • More Information: https://gardinerpubliclibrary.org/events/
  • Call or visit the Children’s Room to set up your time! (207) 582.6894

Story Time & Crafts with Ms. Stacia

  • Gardiner Public Library
  • Join us for a fun and interactive Storytime & Crafts with Ms. Stacia!
  • Geared toward your “littles” – toddlers through prekindergarten.
  • Free of charge
  • Children’s Room, Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water Street, Gardiner, ME 04345
  • Every Tuesday, 10am
  • More Information: https://gardinerpubliclibrary.org/events/

Kids Bowl Free

Scrabble Group

  • Hubbard Free Library
  • Practice your word skills!
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Hubbard Free Library, 115 2nd Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
  • Every other Thursday, 3pm
  • More information: https://www.hubbardfree.org/calendar/

Story and Craft Time

  • Hubbard Free Library
  • Join Becky for some storytelling and fun, creative crafts for the younger ages!
  • For younger children
  • Free of charge
  • Hubbard Free Library, 115 2nd Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
  • Every Wednesday, 10am
  • More information: https://www.hubbardfree.org/calendar/ 

Story Time!

  • Hubbard Free Library
  • Join us for three stories read by Ms. Doreen!
  • For younger children
  • Free of charge
  • Hubbard Free Library, 115 2nd Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
  • Every Saturday, 10:30am
  • More information: https://www.hubbardfree.org/calendar/ 

Summertime Reading Program Activities

  • Hubbard Free Library
  • Adventures begins at your library. Activities including the following:
    • Take and post photos of our books on your vacation!
    • Go on Our Story Walk! (from the library to Vaughan Field)
    • Read featured books from around the world!
    • Paint and write a postcard to another country!
    • Make your own book display!
    • Create at our craft table!
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Hubbard Free Library, 115 2nd Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
  • June 19-August 17
  • More information: https://www.hubbardfree.org/category/summer-reading/

Summertime Reading Program Events:

  • Hubbard Public Library
  • Adventures begins at your library. Events including the following:
    • Survival Skills
      • Homesteading Expert Lou Falank will demonstrate basic outdoor survival skills.
      • June 19, 10:30am
    • Make a Map
      • Design a map based on your favorite fiction or fantasy book.
      • June 20, 4pm
    • Library Field Trip!
      • Join us at the Maine Accent on the Outlet Road, Owner Jane Shain will give a tour of the garden and identify wildflowers.
      • June 27, 4pm
    • Buggin’ Out
      • Celebrate Be Nice to Bugs Day with histories, a bug search, and bug themed hand-outs.
      • July 13, 10:30am
    • Im-POSTER Syndrome
      • Copy and paint your favorite past Old Hallowell Day poster to adorn the library walls.
      • July 18, 4pm
    • Old Hallowell Day
      • During the  day’s events, be sure to stop by the library for our annual book sale!
      • July 20, 9am
    • Book Scavenger Hunt
      • Race to find library books on a secret list of topics. First to finish wins a prize.
      • July 25, 4pm
    • Merry Lughnasadh
      • Games! Dancing! Sarah Moore will lead this ancient Gaelic Festival celebrating harvest.
      • August 1, 4pm
    • Nature Journals
      • Create your own Nature Journal with Anne Thompson. Bring natural artifacts to decorate.
      • August 8, 4pm
    • 2nd Wind Read-A-Thon
      • One more week! Bring a picnic blanket to our lawn and read as many books as you can! Refreshments provided.
      • August 15, 4pm
    • Last Day of Summer Reading Program
      • Party!! Winners announced.
      • August 17, 11am
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Hubbard Free Library, 115 2nd Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
  • June 19-August 17
  • More information: https://www.hubbardfree.org/category/summer-reading/

Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival

  • Blistered Fingers
  • Some of the Greatest Bluegrass music you can see and hear at one of the largest family musical events in New England! The Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festivals has something for all ages and it takes place twice every year bringing thousands of Music lovers from all over the World to hear banjos, fiddles, and those high, lonesome harmonies which features many National and Local bands from all over the world.
  • Open to all ages
  • Cost associated with the event
  • Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road, Litchfield, ME 04350
  • June 20-23 and August 22-25
  • More information: https://www.blisteredfingers.com/

Breaker Rock Camp

  • Hope Baptist Church
  • Fun with songs, crafts, games, snacks and skits.
  • Ages 4-12
  • Free of charge, registration required
  • Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Avenue, Manchester, ME 04351
  • June 24–28
  • More information: https://hbcmanchester.org/events/koh-camp/

Story Time

  • Dr. Shaw Memorial Library
  • A Summer Reading Program is held each year and weekly events include visits from local people, stories, crafts, experiments, cooking, music or physical activities.  Each year there is a theme, and activities are chosen around that theme.  Children are encouraged to determine their own reading goal for the summer, and are rewarded with prizes as they reach milestones along the way.  They are given such things as bookmarks, pencils and ice cream certificates just for signing up. Each year there is a new theme. Preregistration is not required to attend any or all of the summer programs.  Signing up to read is independent of coming to the programs. But participation is free and welcomed!
  • Children and youth
  • Free of charge
  • Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road, Mt. Vernon, ME 04352
  • End of June to early August
  • More information: https://drshawlibrary.org/events/story-time/

Camp Tracy

  • Alfond Youth and Community Center
  • 32-acre facility on the waterfront of McGrath Pond in Oakland provides the traditional Maine Summer Camp experience.
  • Open to all ages
  • Cost varies by program, financial aid available
  • McGrath Pond, 302 McGrath Pond Road, Oakland, ME 04963
  • Throughout the summer
  • More information: https://www.clubaycc.org/programs/camp-tracy/

Fun in the Sun

  • Oakland Parks and Recreation
  • Sports, arts and crafts, field trips, board games, and more!
  • Oakland residents only
  • Ages 6-12
  • $100 per session, registration required, scholarships available
  • Williams Elementary School, 55 Pleasant Street, Oakland, ME 04963
  • June 24-August 2, 8am-4pm
  • More information: https://www.oaklandmaine.us/recreation/ 

StoryTime

  • Oakland Library
  • Immerse yourselves in enchanting tales woven with magic and wonder. Let imaginations soar, as we paint colorful adventures with words, leaving young hearts brimming with joy and a love for stories. Topics will be posted on the Web site and Facebook.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Oakland Library, 18 Church Street, Oakland, ME 04963
  • Every Friday, 10:30am
  • More information: https://oaklandpubliclibrarymaine.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093640884460 

Summer Camp

  • MIKA Randolph
  • We keep our summer campers active and on-the-go all day long! In addition to daily activities, games, trips to the playground and tons of fun indoor activities, we go on weekly field trips to the BEST Maine attractions! 
  • Ages 5-12
  • There is a cost associated with programs
  • MIKA Randolph, 131 Kinderhook Street, Randolph, ME 04346
  • All summer
  • More information: https://www.mikarandolph.com/programs 

Library StoryWalk

  • Readfield Community Library
  • The Library StoryWalk begins on the trail behind the library and goes about one fourth a mile to the Readfield Union Meeting House.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Readfield Community Library, 1151 Main Street, Readfield, ME 04355
  • Any time
  • More information: https://readfieldlibrary.wordpress.com/contact-information/ 

Readfield Play Group

  • Readfield Community
  • The play group offers youngsters a chance to interact, share, and learn through play.
  • Preschoolers and their siblings
  • Free of charge
  • Readfield Beach, 1015 Main Street, Readfield, ME 04355 (behind the Weathervane Restaurant on Route 17)
  • Every Thursday, 9:30-11am
  • More information: Contact Patricia Clark at 207-685-4101 or Patricia_Clark@maranacook.com.

School StoryWalk

  • Readfield Elementary School
  • The School StoryWalk is located along the edge of the back soccer field behind the school.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Readfield Elementary School, 84 South Road, Readfield, ME 04355
  • Any time
  • More information: https://readfieldlibrary.wordpress.com/contact-information/ 

Story Time

  • Readfield Community Library
  • Stories for younger kids!
  • Perfect for children 0-5 (older is fine too!) and their parents/grandparents/caregivers
  • Free of charge
  • Readfield Beach, 1015 Main Street, Readfield, ME 04355
  • (Indoors at Readfield Community Library in rainy or cold weather)
  • Mid-June-end-August, every Tuesday, 10am
  • More information: https://readfieldlibrary.wordpress.com/events/ 

Art + Cart Station

  • Colby Museum of Art
  • Visitors can stop by the Art + Cart Station in the lobby for resources to activate a museum experience. There are resources designed specifically for kids and families including our looking cards—Find the Rainbow, Know Your ABCs, and Gallery 1-2-3. Art-to-Go Bags are also available for check-out, and include picture books, puzzles, and looking games that can be used to engage with works of art in our gallery spaces. Other resources available include sketching materials, looking activities, poetry writing prompts, and music playlists.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Colby College Campus Location, 5600 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901
  • Tuesday-Saturday, 10a-5pm and Sunday, 12-5pm
  • More information: https://museum.colby.edu/programs-and-events/kids-family-programs/

Art in the Park

  • Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery + Studios
  • Art in the Park offers free artmaking activities each Thursday from June through August in Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville. Designed to foster creativity and community among residents and visitors to Waterville, Art in the Park welcomes participants of all ages and experience levels. 
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Castonguay Square, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901
  • June-August, every Thursday
  • More information: https://www.watervillecreates.org/education/

Book Bites!

Crafternoons

  • Waterville Public Library
  • Come make the craft at the Library with help from our staff!
  • Intended for youth
  • Free of charge
  • Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901
  • Every Tuesday, 2:30-4pm
  • More information: https://watervillelibrary.org/departments/children/

Kids at the Museum

  • Children’s Discovery Museum
  • A half day camp at the museum! A week full of art, science, movement and open-ended play on the schedule every day. Some activities will take place outdoors if weather permits.
  • Best suited for ages 3-5
  • Camp costs $130/week and includes the flexible drop-off and pick-up times. We take payments through our online PayPal donation portal (button found below), or via check sent to the museum at 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME 04901. Please reach out to Amarinda@childrensdiscoverymuseum.org to inquire about scholarships.
  • Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME 04901
  • Three sessions: July8-July12, July 15-July 19, July 22-July 26, 9am-12pm
  • More information: https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org/camp

North Street Community Connector Trail StoryWalk

  • Waterville Public Library
  • Visit the North Street Community Connector Trail to enjoy a stroll along a wooded area and read A Dream for Every Season written by Haddy Njie, illustrated by Lisa Asato. The trail starts at the trailhead across the street from Quarry Road in Waterville.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • North Street Community Connector Trail, 151 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901
  • Any time
  • More information: https://www.watervillelibrary.org/departments/storywalk/index.php

Reed Field StoryWalk

  • Waterville Public Library, Waterville Rotary Clubs (Noon & Sunrise)
  • Visit Reed Field to enjoy a stroll along a wooded area and read How to Say Hello to a Worm by Kari Percival. Reed Field is located on the corner of Armory Road and Drummond Ave, adjacent to Waterville’s George J. Mitchell School and Educare campus.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Reed Field, 58 Drummond Avenue, Waterville, ME 04901
  • Any time
  • More information: https://www.watervillelibrary.org/departments/storywalk/index.php

Rhymetime!

Summer Reading Program

Storytime + Craft

  • Cary Memorial Library
  • A brief storytime for our youngest visitors. Wayne residents only.
  • Ages under 5
  • Free of charge
  • Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, ME 04284
  • Every Monday, 10am
  • More information: https://www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us/kids/

Summer Events

  • Cary Memorial Library
  • Story times, STEM classes, Makers space, chess club, music and more. Wayne residents only
  • Various ages, depending on event
  • Free of charge
  • Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, ME 04284
  • Throughout the summer
  • More information: https://www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us/kids/

Wayne Annual Strawberry Festival

Community Learning Center

  • Boys & Girls Club of Kennebec Valley
  • The 21st Century Community Learning Center, known as CLC, is funded by the Maine Department of Education to provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for Teen Center members at the Sandra M. Prescott Clubhouse, Riverview Students Grades 3-5, Chelsea/Whitefield students grades 3-8 and Windsor/Palermo students grade 3-8 for the upcoming 23-24 school year. Members at all sites are tutored in small groups by teachers, Ed techs and high school students that are in the top 10 percent of their class.
  • Students that attend Windsor Elementary & Palermo Consolidated schools in Grades 3 through 8
  • Contact for pricing
  • Chelsea Elementary School, 566 Togus Road, Chelsea, ME 04330
  • Monday-Thusday, 8am-12pm
  • More information: https://www.bgckv.org/21stcenturycommunitylearningcenter.html 

See below for additional programming nearby!

Family Game Night

  • Whitefield Library
  • Josh Bailey will be our Gamemaster for the evening. Josh has an impressive history of playing and hosting game nights, and he is eager to share his passion for games with the community! Whether you are new to community games we hope you stop by to enjoy the fun! Snacks provided.
  • Ages 8 and up
  • Free of charge
  • Whitefield Library, 1 Arlington Lane, Whitefield, ME 04353
  • Every second Friday, 6-8pm
  • More information: https://whitefieldlibrary.org/events/ 

Music and Movement

  • Whitefield Library
  • Family Music for children and their caregivers.
  • Ages 0-5
  • Free of charge
  • Whitefield Library, 1 Arlington Lane, Whitefield, ME 04353
  • Every first Thursday, 11am-12pm
  • More information: https://whitefieldlibrary.org/events/ 

StoryTime for Littles

  • Whitefield Library
  • Story and creative learning activity.
  • Ages 0-5
  • Free of charge
  • Whitefield Library, 1 Arlington Lane, Whitefield, ME 04353
  • Every Friday, 10:30-11:30am
  • More information: https://whitefieldlibrary.org/events/ 

Summer Fun Camp

Arts and Crafts

  • Winthrop YMCA
  • Popsicle Sticks, Clay, Beads, Painting, Tie Dye, and many many more.
  • Ages 4-10
  • Cost: $1/day or $30 all summer
  • Winthrop Recreation Building, 29 Town Hall Lane, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • June 17, August 9, Monday-Friday
  • More information: www.winthropymca.org 

Bailey Ukulele

  • Bailey Public Library
  • Put the hum in your strum! Some instruments are available for loan. 
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • Every Thursday, 6pm
  • More information: https://www.baileylibrary.org/baileyukulele/

Concerts at Norcross Point 

  • Town of Winthrop
  • Family friendly concerts in the park by the lake.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Norcross Point, 98 Coady Lane, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • Every Sunday starting July 7, 2-4pm, 
  • More information: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertsatNorcrossPoint/ 

DIY Clay Facemasks

Junior Chess Club

  • Bailey Public Library
  • Come join other kings, queens, knights, and rooks in a friendly chess club every week. There will be lessons and tips and tricks, but also those who wish to just drop in and play are encouraged to attend.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • Every Wednesday, 3:30pm
  • More information: https://www.baileylibrary.org/ 

Kids Cooking

  • Winthrop YMCA
  • A unique program that allows children a chance to learn safe, fun, and nutritious recipes. They will have a chance to explore various types of cooking, and different styles of food. 
  • Grades 3 through 8
  • There is a cost associated with the program
  • Winthrop Recreation Building, 29 Town Hall Lane, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • July 8-11, August 12-15
  • More information: www.winthropymca.org 

LGBTQ+ Teen Book Club

  • Bailey Public Library
  • Join us as we read books that center queer and trans narratives! This is a safe space for queer teens and allies. 
  • Age 13 and up
  • Free of charge
  • Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • Every first and third Tuesday, 3pm
  • More information: https://www.baileylibrary.org/ 

Library Summer Reading Program

  • Bailey Library
  • Read books, win prizes! Pick up a book list at the Bailey Public Library.
  • Open to all ages
  • Free of charge
  • Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • Starts June 21
  • More information: https://www.baileylibrary.org/ 

Makers Monday!

  • Bailey Public Library
  • Science, technology, engineering, and art programming.
  • All welcome, but best for elementary school ages
  • Free of charge
  • Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • Every Monday, 3:30pm
  • More information: https://www.baileylibrary.org/ 

Story Time with Miss Jenn

  • Bailey Public Library
  • Join Miss Jenn for an interactive story time, including songs, movement, and crafts. 
  • Younger children
  • Free of charge
  • Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • Every Wednesday, 10:30am
  • More information: https://www.baileylibrary.org/ 

Summer Kids Club 

  • Winthrop YMCA
  • Arts and crafts, tennis, pickleball, kickball or other games, swim lessons, reading, and more!
  • Ages 5-13
  • Cost: varies depending on number of children enrolled, registration required
  • Winthrop Grade School Gymnasium, 23 Highland Avenue, Withrop, ME 04364
  • Begins June 17
  • More information: www.winthropymca.org 

Summer Nature Day Camp

  • Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed
  • The quintessential summer camp experience! We are lucky to partner with the YMCA Camp of Maine to call this beautiful place our “base camp” for the week! Swimming, fishing, exploring water and forest habitats, arts & crafts, you name it we do it! All activities are geared towards connecting to nature in a nurturing and supportive environment. Registration includes lunch, afternoon snack, equipment and materials, and professionally trained counselors and waterfront staff.
  • For children entering Grades 4 through 6
  • Cost is $250 per 5 -day session – includes lunch, all instruction and equipment, plus a special camp session of Tadpole Patrol aboard the Friends’ 22’ pontoon boat, the OTTER III. (We offer the Brooks Joseph Dufour Memorial Scholarship to those who would like to participate in our Nature Day Camp or Tadpole Patrol programs as an effort to reduce financial barriers to attending our programs.)
     
  • YMCA Camp of Maine, 305 Winthrop Center Road, Winthrop, ME 04364

  • Session 1: Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, 2024 – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

    Session 2: Monday, August 5 through Friday, August 9, 2024 – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

  • More information: https://watershedfriends.com/programs/youth-education/nature-day-camps/

Summer Recreation Programs

  • Winthrop YMCA
  • Multiple programs suitable for kids of all ages.
  • Various ages
  • Cost varies
  • Various locations
  • Begins June 17
  • More information: www.winthropymca.org

Tadpole Patrol

  • Friends of Cobbossee Watershed
  • Tadpole Patrol is the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed’s innovative and immersive learning experience aboard the Otter II, our 22′ pontoon boat.
  • Open to all ages
  • Costs vary depending on package selected
  • Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, 2518 U.S. 202 Winthrop, ME 04364
  • All summer
  • More information: https://watershedfriends.com/programs/youth-education/tadpole-patrol/ or (207) 395-5239

Young Writers’ Workshop

  • Bailey Public Library
  • This is for teens who love to write and want a safe and encouraging space to workshop their work. 
  • Grades 8 through 12
  • Free of charge, registration required
  • Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, ME 04364
  • June 8, 1:15 pm (and once a month)
  • More information: https://www.baileylibrary.org/ 

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